Dem seeking NY swing seat defends embracing extremist who said Hamas is 'a thousands times better' than Israel

Effie Phillips-Staley, a progressive Democrat running for a New York swing seat, faces backlash from her party and critics for defending Hasan Piker, a far-left streamer who made controversial remarks about Israel, Hamas, and antisemitism. Phillips-Staley argues Piker's platform helps engage young voters, despite his comments labeling Hamas 'a thousand times better' than Israel and past statements about 9/11.